Wedding planning has spawned a major
industry. The average cost of the
occasion now exceeds $25,000, and
societal pressure to create the “perfect
day” is so strong that even Christian
couples forget what God originally
intended for the sacred marriage
ceremony. While paying attention to the
good fun that follows that special
proposal (the dress, the flowers, the
cake, the gatherings, etc.), A Christ-
Centered Wedding first serves as a guide
to believers who want their wedding to
portray the relationship of Christ with
the church and to reflect the gospel to
all in attendance. From the start, this
thoughtful book looks to the Creator of
weddings for guidance in planning by
emphasizing the sacrificial love of the
Savior more than the modern world’s
idealistic view of romantic love. There
are chapters filled with practical
information about everything from pre-
marital counseling and choosing a
wedding location to other resources like
a planning checklist and timeline, music
suggestions, guidance on potential
issues of conflict, a listing of
traditional financial responsibilities,
sample vows, and other great ideas from
couples who have successfully put
together a Christ-centered wedding.